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Euromelanoma International The European network for information on skin cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.

12/06/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
Prof. Alexander van Akkooi addresses three pervasive myths about who gets melanoma and how to actually block UV rays.

❌ The Myth:
“Melonoma only affects older people.”

✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. Melanoma does not discriminate by age. In fact, it ranks as the single most common type of cancer for young adults between 20 and 40 years old across the entire world. Waiting until you are older to protect your skin is a gamble you cannot afford to take.

❌ The Myth:
“Water protects your skin from UV exposure.”

✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. If you are out snorkeling or spending time underwater, do not assume you are shielded. UV radiation easily pe*****tes the water’s surface and directly reaches your skin, meaning your cells are actively sustaining sun damage even while you are cooling off.

❌ The Myth:
“Seeking shade during peak UV hours reduces skin cancer risk.”

✅ The Reality:
Solid Science. Stepping out of the direct sun during peak hours actively cuts down your risk. Combining shade with the proven “Slip, Slop, Slap” method—slipping on protective clothing, slopping on high-quality sunscreen, and slapping on a wide-brimmed hat—is the gold standard for full sun defense.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:

▫️Age is Just a Number: No matter how young you are, check your skin regularly for unusual or changing moles.

▫️Water is Not a Shield: Always reapply water-resistant sunscreen right before and after swimming or snorkeling.

▫️Embrace the Shade: Actively minimize your exposure to intense, midday sun to prevent cumulative cellular damage.

Protect your body with reality, not rumors. Arm yourself with Solid Science every single day. 🧴✨

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11/06/2026

“Use sunbeds before your holiday so you don’t burn.”

Sounds logical.
It’s BS.

Sunbeds don’t “prepare” your skin — they bombard it with UV radiation.

And the tan they create? That’s not healthy protection. It’s damaged skin cells, premature ageing, and a higher risk of skin cancer.

There’s no such thing as a protective base tan.

You wouldn’t get in a microwave.
Don’t get in a sunbed.

Want the bronzed look? Use fake tan instead — your skin will thank you.

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05/06/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
The **tCampaign continues its vital mission to dismantle dangerous misinformation and deliver factual clinical reality.

In this Video Prof. Dr. Josep Malvehy—who has spent 30 years working in skin cancer prevention—steps up to address how social media trends and unverified claims put different skin types at risk.

❌ The Myth:
“Darker skin doesn’t need sun protection.”
✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. Darker skin phenotypes are incredibly diverse. While it is true that some darker skin tones inherently require less sun protection against specific levels of UV radiation, they are still entirely susceptible to severe sunburns.

❌ The Myth:
“Daily sunscreen use slows visible skin aging.”
✅ The Reality:
Solid Science. Daily UV protection—whether through standard sunscreens or physical barriers—is universally beneficial. Implementing consistent protection minimizes cumulative sun damage across all skin types, effectively preventing both accelerated skin aging and serious skin diseases.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:
•Protection is Universal: No skin tone is entirely immune to UV-induced cellular damage or sunburns.

•Filter Out the Noise: Do not follow fake news, unverified online advice, or misleading social media messages regarding your health.

•Prioritize the Science: Trust evidence-based dermatological guidelines over digital trends to protect your long-term skin health.

Skin cancer is a serious disease, but proper education is your strongest shield. Rely on Solid Science, protect your body, and take care of your skin! 🧴🔬

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01/06/2026

🚨 The official Euromelanoma 2026 Campaign starts now!

This year, we’re calling out dangerous skin cancer myths spreading online — because when it comes to UV exposure, misinformation is not harmless.

THE LIE:
“A base tan stops you getting sunburned.”

Sounds like a smarter tanning strategy?
It isn’t.

A tan is already a sign of UV damage. And as protection, it’s basically SPF 2 to 4.

That’s a water pistol in a firefight.

For real protection, use SPF 30 or 50, wear protective clothing, seek shade — and get your facts from people who know what they’re talking about.

🔗 Learn more: euromelanoma.eu

UVProtection

28/05/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
Prof. Dr. Christoph Hoeller breaks down the math behind natural protection and the reality of early detection.

❌ The Myth:
“You can’t burn if you’re already tanned.”

✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. In a fair-skinned person, a base tan only equates to a sun protection factor (SPF) of about 4. That is nowhere near enough to shield your cells. Even if you already have a tan, you can still very easily get a severe sunburn.

❌ The Myth:
“Most melanomas appear on new lesions.”

✅ The Reality:
Solid Science. Most melanomas are a melanoma right from the very beginning and appear as completely new lesions. They start very small, which is why early detection is absolutely vital. The earlier a melanoma is found, the higher the likelihood it can be completely cured through a simple surgery. However, a smaller portion can arise within pre-existing moles, meaning you must stay vigilant about any changes.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:
•Base Tans Aren’t Armor: Never rely on a tan for protection—always apply high-quality, broad-spectrum sunscreen.

•Spot the Newcomers: Check your body regularly for any brand-new spots, as this is how the majority of melanomas start.

•Watch for Changes: Keep an eye on your existing moles; if one changes, get it evaluated immediately.
Don’t let myths compromise your health. Protect your skin with Solid Science. 🧴☀️

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26/05/2026

☀️ Sunbathing for Vitamin D? ❌ That’s a tale from the past.

The sun can be our friend, but too much UV exposure is harmful. Scientific evidence clearly shows that the time your skin needs to produce Vitamin D is much shorter than the time it takes to tan.

In other words: don’t get burned thinking you are “just getting Vitamin D.”

Even one second-degree sunburn before the age of 18 can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Today, there are smarter, safer and more effective ways to support healthy Vitamin D levels, including diet and supplements when needed.

Don’t believe every piece of information you see online. Speak to your dermatologist about the right way to protect your skin, prevent damage, and detect skin cancer early.

Thank you, , for helping us separate myths from solid science.

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21/05/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
The continues with its mission to replace harmful social media advice with factual medical reality.

This week, Prof. Dr. Lidija Kandolf () targets a incredibly dangerous misconception about how skin cancer actually presents itself.

❌ The Myth:
“If it doesn’t bleed, it isn’t cancer.”

✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. Waiting for a spot to bleed before taking it seriously is a critical mistake. While some advanced skin cancers do bleed, many do not. If you have any lesion that is changing, growing fast, forming a crust, or simply looks suspicious, it needs to be evaluated immediately.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:
-Don’t Wait for Symptoms: A lack of pain or bleeding does not mean a spot is safe.

-Track the Changes: Keep a close eye on any spot that appears to be growing or crusting over.

-Consult a Professional: See a dermatologist immediately if you notice an irregular or evolving lesion.

Be proactive with your health. Follow the science, and leave the myths behind. 🧴🔍

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17/05/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
Prof. Dr. Christoffer Gebhardt steps up to separate dangerous social media claims from dermatological reality.

❌ The Myth:

“Getting a tan makes your skin stronger.”

✅ The Reality:

Bullst.** A tan is never a shield. Tanning is actually the visual evidence of cellular damage caused by too much UV radiation. This exposure induces mutations directly into our epidermal and melanocytic stem cell compartments—which over time, can lead to skin cancer.

❌ The Myth:

“Melanomas only ever appear as brand-new marks on the skin.”

✅ The Reality:

Solid Science. While it is true that most melanomas do show up as completely new lesions, they can also evolve from existing moles (nevi) that you’ve had for years. This is why keeping a close eye on changes in your current moles is just as vital as looking for new ones.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:

• The “Glow” is Damage: Remember that a tan is your skin crying out for help, not a sign of strength.

• Monitor and Track: Pay attention to both brand-new spots and any changes in your existing moles.

• Act Quickly: If a mole changes in color, shape, or size, don’t wait—get it checked by a professional.

Knowledge is your most effective layer of defense. Stay protected, stay informed! 🧴🔬

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08/05/2026

🚫 STOP THE BULLS**T: Skin Cancer Myths Debunked
The is back to bridge the gap between social media trends and clinical reality.

Prof. Dr. Iris Zalaudek () exposes the dangerous lies surrounding artificial tanning and the lasting damage it leaves behind.

❌ The Myth:
“Tanning beds are a safer alternative to the sun.”
✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. Tanning beds are not just “unsafe”—in many contexts, they should be forbidden. Scientific evidence proves that tanning beds significantly increase the risk of developing highly aggressive forms of melanoma, especially among young women.

❌ The Myth:
“A base tan from a sunbed protects my skin from aging.”
✅ The Reality:
Bulls**t. Tanning beds use high concentrations of UVA rays, which pe*****te deep into the skin’s layers. Instead of protecting you, they accelerate photoaging, leading to thick, deep wrinkles and freckling much earlier in life.

🛡️ Your Skin Safety Checklist:
• Avoid the Tan: There is no such thing as a “healthy” tan from a UV bed.

• Think Long-Term: UVA damage is cumulative. The “glow” you seek today is the deep leathering and wrinkling of tomorrow.

• Protect the Next Generation: Education is vital for young people who are the primary targets of tanning industry misinformation.

Don’t trade your long-term health for a temporary tan. Choose Solid Science over dangerous trends. 🧴🚫

On , we highlight a growing challenge in skin cancer prevention: misinformation on social media.Peer-reviewed research ...
04/05/2026

On , we highlight a growing challenge in skin cancer prevention: misinformation on social media.

Peer-reviewed research shows that dermatologic content online is frequently affected by misleading claims, promotional bias, and lack of medical validation, which can influence patient decisions and delay appropriate care.

At the same time, studies confirm that high-engagement dermatology content, particularly on platforms like TikTok, is often of lower educational quality and accuracy, despite reaching large audiences.

This matters. Misinformation around topics such as sun protection continues to spread widely online, sometimes undermining trust in proven prevention strategies.

That’s why Euromelanoma’s 2026 campaign focuses on challenging misinformation online and promote evidence-based skin cancer prevention.

Follow us to help amplify evidence-based information and support skin cancer prevention.

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